By Kyle LoJacono
Softball and volleyball aren’t sports most people would confuse for each other, but the Pasco squad’s success on the field can be attributed in part to chemistry built inside on the court.
Seven members of the Pirates (16-4) softball team were on the varsity or junior varsity (JV) volleyball squads this season.
“Just knowing how the other girls are and what they respond to helps,” said sophomore Kelli Parker. “It helps in softball when you know how people will react to things.”
Parker is an outfielder and pitcher in the spring and an outside and middle hitter in the fall. Senior Courtney Brandt is also a middle hitter in volleyball, but switches to the pitching mound, outfield and first base in softball.
“It’s really different, but I love competing,” Brandt said.
Pirates softball assistant and JV coach Amy Herndon is also a crossover talent, as she is the Pasco volleyball coach.
“It’s kind of interesting to have so many players on both teams,” Herndon said. “The sports are very different. I think it does make it easier as a coach because I already know the girls and they know me.”
